Economist Real Estate Advisory

Turner Townsend; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK seeks a motivated Economist to deliver economic analysis for public sector projects. This role involves leading Business Cases in line with government guidelines, producing high-quality reports, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Economics, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for problem-solving. The dynamic work environment will require a proactive approach to addressing unique client challenges and goals.

Qualifications

• Experienced in economic analysis for public sector projects.
• Proficient in developing economic reports and presentations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic analysis for public sector Business Cases.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop economic models and analytical tools.
• Provide training on economic principles to non-specialists.
• Facilitate workshops on economic appraisal and Business Case preparation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Economics

Job description

You will work on a variety of Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives, supporting the team across healthcare, local government and central government to assess the impact of projects and programmes. We are seeking a highly motivated and flexible economist with strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior clients. The role will involve leading and delivering economic analysis for public sector commissions, including:

• Leading the development of economic analysis for public sector Business Cases in line with HM Treasury Green Book guidance, including welfare economics, Cost‑Benefit Analysis (CBA), Value‑for‑Money (VfM) assessment, and sector‑specific appraisal models (e.g., Comprehensive Investment Appraisal models).
• Producing high‑quality written reports, economic cases, and presentations for senior stakeholders and clients.
• Designing and developing economic models, tools, and analytical products to support future commissions.
• Providing expert advice, training, and guidance on economic principles and appraisal methods to non‑specialists.
• Leading and facilitating workshops on economic appraisal, options development, and Business Case preparation.
• Building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and delivery partners.

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Economist to join our dynamic and growing Real Estate Advisory team. In this role you will help clients to think strategically about how their estates and assets could be used to transform the way they work. This could involve providing strategic advice to key decision‑makers to better understand their strategy and vision for the future; building the case for investment by identifying and quantifying the impact of a project or programme; or developing robust business cases to unlock critical funding opportunities for our clients. This role will require you to think on your feet, understand and resolve complex problems, and to have excellent attention to detail. Each client we work with has unique requirements, challenges, and goals, which means no two projects are ever the same.